The Judiciary

The landlord for Chicago's federal courthouse has agreed to install a secondary water disinfection system. This commitment follows years of complaints received from the judiciary regarding the facility's water quality.

The Forest Rights Act (FRA) does not require traditional forest-dwellers to have occupied land for three generations before 2005 or prohibit all commercial activities on forest lands. However, the administration and judiciary have hindered its implementation by applying these requirements.

A bipartisan Senate bill aims to transfer control of some federal courthouses to the Judiciary to ensure safety and operational effectiveness. Senator Richard J. Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, described the proposal as necessary to maintain secure and functional courthouses for workers and visitors.

The Uganda Judiciary has issued revised security and access guidelines for the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola. The guidelines aim to ensure orderly proceedings while safeguarding the right to a fair and public hearing.

Argentine President Javier Milei endorsed Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy at Brazil's Liberal Party National Convention, criticizing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The move drew rejection from Brazil's governing party and a response from the judiciary.

Attorney General Dawda A. Jallow praised retiring Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, highlighting his mentorship and the importance of his writings for future government lawyers.

The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has called on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to abandon its planned court boycott, arguing that withdrawing legal services would harm litigants instead of targeting the Judiciary. The appeal highlights concerns that the boycott would negatively impact individuals involved in legal cases.

Kenya's Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya's (LSK) planned boycott of court proceedings, stating all courts will remain open and urging advocates to resolve disputes through dialogue.

Liberian Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan announced an 80% increase in the Judiciary's national budget over the past three years, emphasizing the importance of this investment for judicial independence and economic transformation.

Brazil’s Supreme Court halted extra payments across all government branches, impacting judges, prosecutors, and senior civil servants. The Judiciary spent R$6.7 billion on above-cap salaries in 2024, while the Audit Court permitted double-dipping on salary limits.

Iranian president and Foreign Minister were confronted by opponents during Khamenei's funeral. Regime officials and supporters demanded arrests of those who attacked the two officials and called for judicial accountability.

The Uganda Law Society has urged the Judiciary to condemn President Yoweri Museveni's remarks on the treason trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his push to abolish bail, calling the comments unconstitutional interference in justice. The society argues the remarks represent executive overreach into judicial processes.

Iran's judiciary has arrested over 3,000 people accused of collaborating with 'the enemy,' with hundreds identified as alleged traitors. The arrests occurred in recent months as part of the nation's legal actions against perceived wartime collaborators.

The article discusses how the SSS's prosecutions, alongside the judiciary's handling of complex security cases, are strengthening Nigeria's security framework by emphasizing justice as a cornerstone of national security. It highlights the ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism.

President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his tariffs, while Justice Gorsuch affirmed his loyalty to the Constitution. The attack comes after a significant vote on tariffs. The situation highlights tension between the President and the Judiciary.